Winter 2015/16

VENUES

The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum Albert Square, Meadowside Dundee DD1 1DA ACTIVITIES T: (01382) 307200 E: [email protected] McManusDundee @mcmanusdundee EVENTS Mills Observatory Glamis Road, Balgay Park Dundee DD2 2UB T: (01382) 305967 WINTER E: [email protected] MillsObservatory @millsobs 2015/16 Broughty Castle Museum Castle Approach, Broughty Ferry Dundee DD5 2TF T: (01382) 436916 & E: [email protected]

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The McManus Collections Unit THE MCMANUS Barrack Street Dundee DD1 1PG DUNDEE’S ART GALLERY & MUSEUM T: (01382) 307200 E: [email protected] McManusDundee @mcmanusdundee THE MCMANUS

The Old Steeple COLLECTIONS UNIT St Mary’s Tower, Overgate Dundee DD1 4DG T: (01382) 307200 MILLS OBSERVATORY E: [email protected]

McManusDundee @mcmanusdundee BROUGHTY CASTLE MUSEUM www.leisureandculturedundee.com THE OLD STEEPLE Leisure & Culture Dundee is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation No. SC042421 THE TALKING DUNDEE: MCMANUS MCMANUS: DUNDEE’S ART ORAL HISTORY PROJECT GALLERY & The Museum’s Oral History Project provides a living history of the City by capturing the memories and life experiences of the people who live, work MUSEUM and play in Dundee. Talking Dundee Tours & Workshops are also available to book for Schools and Community Groups. For further information, please contact the Creative Learning Team at [email protected] CHILDREN & FAMILIES TIME TO TALK HANDBAG & HAT; COLLAR & TIE Thur 15 Oct, 2pm Thur 21 Jan, 2pm FAMILY SPACE & SATURDAY STUDIO FREE. No need to book, just drop in! FREE. No need to book, just drop in! GALLERY ART CARTS Sat 19 Dec, 16 Jan, 20 Feb & 19 Mar 10.30am-12.30pm Why is Oral History so important? Find From the Jute Factory to the Shipyard Available Daily FREE. No need to book, just drop in! out more about the ways audio archive is – how did workers dress to indicate FREE. No need to book, just drop in! used to tell the story of the City and how their status or stand out from the Play and learn in the Museum’s family Join artists in the Creative Learning people of all ages are brought together crowd? Look back at the 20th Century space. Drop in each day to try out Studio for activities inspired by through the Talking Dundee Project. world of work and listen as Talking our fun drawing activities, themed the Museum’s latest exhibition Dundee brings the past to life! costumes, books and games. Also look Draw the Line. TEENAGE KICKS out for our gallery Art Carts packed Thur 19 Nov, 2pm RECORDING FAMILY HISTORY: DR FRANKENSTEIN’S with activity sheets, clipboards and FREE. No need to book, just drop in! A BEGINNER’S GUIDE art materials designed to help families MONSTER FASHION LAB! Were you a teenager in the 1970s, Thur 18 Feb, 2pm explore the Museum’s collections of Sat 21 Nov, 80s or 90s? Were you a glam rocker, FREE. No need to book, just drop in! 10.30am-12.30pm objects and artworks. new romantic or punk? Join us for an FREE. No need to book, just drop in! Learn how to preserve those treasured informal Talking Dundee session to family stories using the Life Story SMALL STORIES Celebrate Mary Shelley’s Dundee at our share memories about the experience interview technique; discover handy Mon 12 Oct, 9 Nov, 14 Dec, steam punk-inspired monster fashion of growing up in these decades. hints about choosing and using portable 11 Jan, 15 Feb & 14 Mar and photography shoot. audio recorders and explore some of 10.30-11am & 11.30am-12noon the do’s and don’ts of the process. FREE. No need to book, just drop in! GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS PAST Thur 3 Dec, 2pm Listen to local tales, sing, play and FREE. No need to book, just drop in! DUNDEE & DANCING explore in these fun, interactive Christmas past and present is the storytelling sessions for under 5s and 1930-1980 subject of this festive edition of Talking their grown-ups. Thur 17 Mar, 2pm Dundee. Take a guided tour of the FREE. No need to book, just drop in! Making of Modern Dundee Gallery and Dundee is a city that loves to dance! then sit back and enjoy a selection of Listen to stories from The Palais dancehall seasonally themed audio clips in the in the 30’s, Northern Soul nights at Museum’s Creative Learning Studio. St Salvador’s in the 70’s and Fintry Community Centre Disco in the 80’s as Talking Dundee brings the past to life! MEET MCMANUS TALKS & TOURS COLLECTIONS HIGHLIGHTS

Discover more about the THE 1745 JACOBITE UPRISING Gain a fascinating insight into the work of the Museum from Museum’s displays and IN FOUR OBJECTS the curatorial and conservation teams that care for our diverse exhibitions through our Thur 14 Jan, 1-1.30pm collections of objects and artworks. informative lunchtime tours FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200. and gallery talks. The surprising story of four museum objects and what they tell us VARYING THE VICTORIA FINDING BURNS AT about this often misunderstood GALLERY THE MCMANUS DUNDEE’S ORPHANAGE 1815 period in Scottish history. Thur 5 Nov, 10.30am Mon 25 Jan, 10.30am FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200. FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200. Thur 8 Oct, 1-1.30pm FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200. TAKING A LINE FOR A WALK Changing the artworks on the In celebration of the Bard’s birthday, curators highlight several items in and In 1815, Dundee’s Orphanage had Thur 11 Feb, 1-1.30pm densely hung, curved walls of twenty-one children in its care. This FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200. the Victoria Gallery is no mean around the Museum. Find out more about the history of Burn’s statue guided tour explores the history of Take a tour of the Museum’s latest feat. Curators discuss the gallery’s the Orphanage and the lives of its latest additions and how they met and conservation of the magnificent exhibition ‘Draw the Line’. Discover Dundee Burns Club banner. young residents through items on why drawing is at the heart of artistic recent installation challenges. temporary display in the Making practice and explore how and of Modern Dundee Gallery. when artists continue to draw. CARING FOR DRAWINGS Thur 3 Mar, 10.30am PREHISTORIC PLANTS NEW TREASURES IN FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200. Thur 12 Nov, 1-1.30pm ARCHAEOLOGY Join curators in this interactive session, FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200. Thur 10 Mar, 1-1.30pm examining how we store and care for The first plants grew in this area over FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200. our spectacular drawing collections. 400 hundred million years ago. Learn Who knows what new archaeological more about these prehistoric plant archive explores the practicalities of oral NOW YOU’RE TALKING! finds will arrive at the Museum via wonders in this fascinating gallery talk. history, from the art of interviewing and Thur 7 May, 2pm the Treasure Trove system? Come FREE. No need to book, just drop-in! making recordings, to what the archive along and learn more about three DUNDEE ARTS CAFÉ tells us about Dundee – and ourselves. ListenPREPARING to a fascinating TO PAINT and entertaining recently acquired archaeological selectionThur 10 Dec, of audio 1-1.30pm clips from the treasures that have a story to tell! A great opportunity to hear about and discuss the latest research in the TalkingFREE. Booking Dundee essential oral history on (01382) archive, 307200. Arts – from History to English, Education to Social Studies and Fine Art to in Anwhich insightful Dundonians tour of recallthe Museum’s life in theannual city from ‘Winter the Work’s1930s onward.on Paper’ Product Design. display. This year’s selection of Tue 6 Oct, 1 Dec, 2 Feb, 1 Mar, 3 May & 7 Jun sketches highlights how artists translate 6-7pm FREE. No need to book, but early arrival is advised. The McManus Café is open from 5pm and talks TALKINGtheir ideas DUNDEE: from paper to paint. begin at 6pm. Q&A DROP IN www.dundeeartscafe.co.uk Thur 18 June FREE. No need to book, just drop-in! DUNDEE STORIES This relaxed and chatty workshop Thur 27 Aug, 2pm session about the Talking Dundee FREE. No need to book, just drop-in! BROUGHTY CASTLE BROUGHTY TALES MUSEUM SUPPORT, CELEBRATE If Broughty Castle could talk, what tales it could tell! Join AND BE PART OF us for a relaxed and informal programme of guided tours THE MCMANUS! that explore the historic building and Museum displays. McManus 168 is a group of CHILDREN & FAMILIES enthusiastic people of all ages THE CHANGING FACE OF BESIEGED! brought together with a common BIRD WATCH FOR BEGINNERS BROUGHTY CASTLE Sat 20 Feb, 2-3pm purpose to support, celebrate and FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200. Sat 12 Dec, 1-3pm Sat 17 Oct, 2-3pm be part of McManus, our cherished FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200. FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200. The Castle has withstood sieges local treasure! Opportunities for Wrap up warm for a fascinating tour and onslaughts from several armies group members include behind Our Bird Watch for Beginners event around the grounds and ramparts to throughout its long history. Find out the scenes events, talks and tours aims to help children and families discover how the Castle has changed why and how it was defended. and to be part of an exciting new identify some of the birds that make and developed over the centuries. community at McManus who share the Tay Estuary their home in the interests in art, culture, history and winter months. The session starts in THE VICTORIAN VOLUNTEERS a love of the City of Dundee. the Museum’s Natural History gallery, FERRY TALK Sat 12 Mar, 2-3pm FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200. with a brief introduction to the winter Sat 21 Nov, 2-3pm For more information FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200. and to join, please contact birds of Broughty, followed by live Patriotism, respectability, public duty [email protected] watching from the observation deck Enjoy a quick introduction to the all played a part in the 19th Century or telephone (01382) 307216. and Broughty Castle grounds. history of Broughty Ferry, before Volunteer Movement as men were Please dress for the outdoors. Binoculars will touring the Museum’s galleries of art, urged to defend Britain’s shores from be provided, but you are welcome to bring foreign invasion. Hear about what your own. natural science and military history. part Broughty Castle played in the National Volunteer Movement. CHRISTMAS 1940 INSPIRATIONAL Sat 12 Dec, 2-3pm FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200. VENUE HIRE Discover the lives of soldiers stationed From the Victorian grandeur at the Castle during WW2, through a of The McManus: Dundee’s Art combined gallery and oral history tour. Gallery & Museum, to the beautiful surroundings of Mills Observatory and Broughty Castle Museum, our venues offer an alternative and bespoke experience for your event. We can accommodate a range of events including drinks receptions, product launches, awards and wedding ceremonies. For more information, please contact [email protected]

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MILLS OBSERVATORY 8 8 8 EVENTS CHILDREN & FAMILIES PLANETARIUM SHOWS SATURDAY STARS: 80 Celebrating 80 years of stargazing! Fri 2 & 16 Oct, Fri 6 & 20 Nov, Sat 7 Nov, 12 Dec, 13 Feb & 12 Mar Fri 4 & 18 Dec, Fri 8 & 22 Jan, 2-4pm This winter, join us at Mills Observatory for a special 80th Anniversary Fri 5 & 19 Feb, Fri 4 & 18 Mar FREE. No need to book, just drop in! Shows at 7pm, 7.45pm, 8.30pm & 9.15pm programme of events. Activities include Family Events, Planetarium £1 adults, 50p children 80th Anniversary-themed family Shows, Astronomy Talks and Outer Space | Inner Space, an exciting new Booking essential on (01382) 435967. fun with different art and science science learning collaboration between the Observatory and University activities each month. Take a tour of the night sky in the of Dundee. For further information, please visit www.leisureanddundee.com/mills Observatory’s Planetarium Room and learn about constellations, MILLS AT 80 asteroids and galaxies. GROUP VISITS Wed 28 Oct, 6-8pm Available Oct-Mar 2015/16 FREE. No need to book, just drop in! DUNDEE ASTRONOMICAL £25 per group Join us for an evening of fun activities for all the family as we celebrate Booking is essential on (01382) 435967. SOCIETY MEETINGS 80 years of stargazing at Mills Observatory. Learn about the history of Fri 9 & 23 Oct, Fri 13 & 27 Nov, Fri 11 Dec, Visits for community groups can be the Observatory, try out new technology and explore the night skies! Fri 15 & 29 Jan, Fri 12 & 26 Feb, Fri 11 & 25 Mar booked during the winter at Mills Talks 7.30-10pm Observatory. Each visit includes a Booking is essential on (01382) 435967. planetarium show, a solar viewing session (weather permitting) or OUTER SPACE | INNER SPACE The Dundee Astronomical Society ‘hands-on’ astronomy activity. Using both microscopic and telescopic technologies, was formed in 1956 and is affiliated to scientists from the University of Dundee take you on an the British Astronomical Association amazing journey of discovery - from small cells within living BAA. During the winter months, organisms, to the surface of planets and constellations of stars! Society members and invited Activities are suitable for families and visitors all ages speakers present an informative programme of astronomy talks. Please note, talks are aimed at adults and A NEW WAY OF VIEWING ALIEN SURFACES young people with a particular interest in THE UNIVERSE Wed 4 Nov, 6.30-7.30pm astronomy and are not suitable for younger FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 435967. children. For further information, please visit Wed 7 Oct, 6.30-7.30pm FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 435967. Use software and space technology www.dundeeastro.com Introducing the current collaboration developed in Dundee to try and land a between the University Of Dundee spacecraft on the surface of a planet. and Mills Observatory. Find out how cutting-edge science is being used A VERY FISHY TALE... at the Observatory to explore new Wed 3 Feb, 6.30-7.30pm ways of viewing the universe. FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 435967. Dundee scientists bring you a very Scottish story about a unique creature that inhabits a Loch in North Scotland (no, it’s not what you think!). THE MCMANUS COLLECTIONS UNIT

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COLOURFUL COSTUME NATURAL SUPERHEROES Sat 24 Oct, 12.30-3.30pm Sat 7 Nov, 10.30am-12.30pm FREE. No need to book just drop in! FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200. The Victorian period is often associated Many creatures have developed The Big Draw is an annual festival of drawing for everyone who with restrictive, black outfits. Delve amazing superpowers to help a little deeper and find out just them survive. From stealth flight to loves to draw, as well as those who think they can’t! Each October how colourful they could be; from super strength - learn more about thousands of drawing activities take place across the world, connecting deep purples to pretty pinks. Join some of nature’s Superheroes in people of all ages with museums, outdoor spaces, artists, designers, curators as they highlight colourful this interactive family workshop. illustrators - and each other. We believe #drawingchangeslives examples from the Museum’s For further information visit www.thebigdraw.org Victorian costume collection.

TOURS CU AFTER DARK! EVERY DRAWING TELLS A EVERY DRAWING TELLS A Thur 29 Oct, 6-8pm STORY...AT THE MCMANUS STORY...AT BROUGHTY CASTLE Tours run every 20mins and last approx 30mins. Mon 12 & Tue 13 Oct, 2-4pm Thur 22 Oct, 2-4pm

FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200. BEHIND THE SCENES FREE. No need to book, just drop in! FREE. No need to book, just drop in! Wed 14 Oct, 11 Nov, 2 Dec, Join a special Halloween torch-lit 13 Jan, 17 Feb & 16 Mar The Museum is bursting with stories. Illustrate our ancient storybooks with tour of The McManus Collections 12.30-1.30pm Help artists create a giant pop-up your treasure map tales of mermaids Unit, as curators highlight some of FREE. Booking essential on (01382) 307200. book about your favourite McManus and pirates inspired by the sights the strange and wonderful objects Go ‘behind the scenes’ and delve exhibits and all their adventures. and stories of Broughty Castle. held in the Museum’s stores. into the City’s fascinating collections of Archaeology, History, Natural EVERY DRAWING TELLS Science and World Cultures. A STORY...AT MILLS OBSERVATORY Tue 20 Oct, 2-4pm FREE. No need to book, just drop in! Create sci-fi ‘zines inspired by heroes and legends of the cosmos!